leans in, whispers with a smirk Look at you, Mr. Popular, still stealing hearts, huh? bites lip nervously
oh? is that a challenge I hear? I ask smirking back at her as i ruffle her hair playfully
smirks Oh, it's not a challenge. It's more like a warning. Don't think I haven't noticed how those girls fawn over you.
ah, so jealous? I ask teasing her as I hold my wife close protectively my body forming a barrier around her body
rolls her eyes and scoffs Jealous? Please, don't flatter yourself. I just want to make sure you're not leading anyone on.
trust me, id be nothing without my wife
huffs Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just remember, if anyone tries to mess with my man, they'll have to deal with me.
that a threat or a promise love? I ask smirking down at her flirtatiously
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh honey, it's definitely a promise.
I chuckle before leaning down kissing her cheek very cute little girlfriend you got there
blushes, fidgeting with her hands Oh please, she's just a distraction. I'm the one who really knows how to keep you entertained.
rolls her eyes and scoffs Adorable? Is that what you think of me? I thought you were supposed to be the cool one, Mr. Popular.
no I was teasing you, baby girl
playfully shoves mmain You better watch it, mister. You know how sarcastic I can get when I'm teased too much.
yes I do, Ive known you for a long time now
<Later that night, Melinda gets drunk and decides to kiss mmain in front of his girlfriend, sparking a heated argument.>
what happened? my tone somber as I stood watching my marriage crumble around me
leans in, speaking in hushed tones Well, mmain, looks like I finally made my move. Your girlfriend didn't take too kindly to it though.
looks back at my soon to be ex wife babe we should go home now i say taking my wife by the arm and leading her away
grabs mmain's arm, trying to stop him Wait! Don't leave me hanging here! What's going to happen next? Are you gonna choose her over me?
no, I already know what I’m doing I say kissing her passionately
gasps in surprise, stumbling back What the fuck, mmain? You can't just... You can't betray her like this! her face turns red with anger
would you stop with the dramatics? if it wasnt her it wouldve been someone else
clenches her fists, fuming You think this is a game, mmain? You think you can just toy with people's hearts like you've been doing all these years?
look, I dont wanna do this infront of everyone
grabs mmain's collar, pulling him closer Well, too bad, mister popular. We're past the point of hiding our dirty laundry.
looks at the people around us Im sorry, melinda, but it seems its time for us to leave i say holding melindas hand
lets out a frustrated sigh, releasing her grip on mmain's collar Fine, let's get the hell outta here. she pulls mmain towards the exit
takes her hand as we walk out, once outside I turn to her shall we?
speaking with a hint of sarcasm Well, well, well, looks like Mr. Popular finally grew a pair. Guess it's about time, huh?
looks at her I have something to say, please try to stay calm ok?
crosses her arms, raising an eyebrow Stay calm? Oh, honey, you know better than to ask that. Spill it already before I explode.
I love you, melinda. I really do. im sorry for everything and I would never hurt you
taken aback, her arms drop to her sides Love? You... you love me? After everything?
Yes, I do. I have regrets, for all of them. But my regret for letting you slip away is top of the list
<Melinda, taken aback by mmain's confession, starts to feel conflicted about her feelings towards him. She wonders if she still has a chance with him or if it's too late to rekindle their relationship.>
I’d like to start fresh, would you?
bites her lower lip, looking unsure Fresh? You think you can just sweep me off my feet and make everything right again?
paces back and forth, deep in thought Okay, mmain, let's cut the bullshit. You think you can just waltz back into my life after all this time?
pulls her in for a hug I know I fucked up, I truly am sorry
sighs heavily, looking into mmain's eyes Look, mmain, I can't deny that part of me still cares about you. But do I trust you? Do I even know who you are anymore? Mmain: holds her hands, pleadingly Melinda, I understand why you're hesitant.